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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1966

Page

31

Handicraft displays highlight homecraft division winners

The Lakeside IODE fair showcased high quality hand finished goods in homecraft. Winners across many classes included quilts, bedspreads, rugs, towels, pillowcases, and knitted wear with names such as Mrs. J Fyfe, Mrs. N Robertson, Lakeside IODE, and Mrs. G Young repeatedly appearing among prize recipients.

Lakeside F. Smith Linda ‘Burt M. Scayne J. Fyfe A. Gates N. Robertson T. Fines Joan, Morris E. ‘White A. Frank D. Milton E. Hardman M. Scoyne G. Young Fyfe Lakeside Tode van Damm Linda Burt W. Thompson Chesterfield R. Hardman Eileen Buckner N. .Robertson Joan Morris J. Fete M. Scoone Joan Gordon Jean Gordon J. Byte C. Landsborough Bannockburn WI R. Hardiman J. Fyte Lakeside Lode Joan ‘Morris

Heavy horse classes highlight event with strong entries

Heavy horses event showcases high calibre classes in Clydes and Belgians with limited Belgians and Percherons. Winners and judges include J Bannerman Choicelea Farms R McCutcheon and multiple best animal and group awards noted among heavy horse divisions.

Clydes Choicelea Farms J. Bannerman R. McCutcheon Bannerman Choicelesa Farms R. MecCutcheon Jo Bannerman Ro McCutcheon R. McCut

Roots and vegetables on arena floor at fair display

The annual fair moved produce from the community centre basement to the arena entrance for better viewing. Entries include corn varieties from C Switzer and G Leslie, potatoes from Linda Burt, and carrots, beets, cucumbers, onions, and other items judged by Lakeside IODE and local families.

C. Switzer G. Leslie G. McPhail Lakeside C. Landsborough Linda Burt Chanteney D. Milton Nantes Bubba Sapacisty Mis Mars Watoes G. Switzer Landsborough Be. White Lakeside Lode Ek White Do Milton

Sheep Show Results Highlight Lowden Comfort Entries

Saturday judging awarded ribbons across a wide range of classes led by Lowden Comfort. Judges placed best pen, best ram, best ewe, and champion lamb to combinations including Lowden Woods Comfort and R. Comfort, with multiple awards for 2 year and over and shearling ewes, rams, and lambs.

Phe Lowden Riva Free Lowden Po Lowden Rau Kintb George Woods Fo Lowden F. Powalen Aind I Lowden Fl Lowden GG. Woods Shearling Ewe Po Lowdei Baawsden Ewe Kenth Lowden G. Woods Gi. Woods Pan Go Woods Ram Woods Shearling Ram Cam Dantb Vo Laowelen Feowaden Dowden Rint R. Comfort R. Comitort Ro Comfort Confort Baker R. Coustort Shearling Rum Comtort R. Comtort I Woods Comfort G. Went CoutTort G Woods Ewe Lamb Comlbort F. Toswden Shearhay Rai Gy Woods Re Comfort F. Lowden Ro Lowden Poo Howden Wether Hand G3. Woods Chiumpion Lamb Ro Confort

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T Fines L. Davidson de Vries Hiarry Calvert Donna Mae Milton Judy Ellis Acton Ely Bill Yandt Main St.n Advan É Aetal Ae Re Raoas General Steel G.E. Mixette Dupont Locum Ity Associate Store Art Gordon Mill St. E D. ‘Livingstone E. White EL White Flower C. Switzeri Me Phil Gi. McPhail Os Switzer Mrs . White Bartlett Lombard OF. White White Pakeside Lode Wo Dhaaip Noth Safeco Slifeco General Insurance Boone Safeco Denny’s. Insurance Agency Harold Comfort Sheep Southdowns Oxford Downs Suffolk Shropshire Fred A. Hoffman Optometrist St.George’s Sq. Guelph, Ont
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